Fastned To Install Multi-Charger Stations In UK

Fastned fast charging station The first station will be located within the Newcastle University’s Newcastle Helix site. The second one near the heart of the Sunderland. Both are to be equipped with six fast chargers, but only two in Newcastle will be 175 kW (350 kW enabled), the other 10 probably will be 50 kW.… Continue reading Fastned To Install Multi-Charger Stations In UK

Nissan to introduce 20 new electric models to China within five years

The Nissan Leaf full electric vehicle. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] TIANJIN – Japanese automaker Nissan will launch 20 new electric vehicles (EVs) in China in the next five years, the company announced on Wednesday at the on-going Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. Jose Munoz, chairman of Nissan’s China management committee,said that Nissan will open a new… Continue reading Nissan to introduce 20 new electric models to China within five years

Renault: the turnover penalized by the effects of exchange

The comparison is cruel. Three days later PSA, which reported a turnover up more than 40% in the first quarter, Renault announces that it has remained virtually stable over the same period. According to figures released this Friday, the French automaker – a member of the world’s first automotive alliance by sales with Nissan and… Continue reading Renault: the turnover penalized by the effects of exchange

Toyota to invest $170 mln in Mississippi plant, create 400 jobs

DETROIT (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) will invest $170 million in an existing plant in Mississippi to build the next generation of its Corolla sedan, the Japanese automaker said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: The Toyota logo is shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 30, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File… Continue reading Toyota to invest $170 mln in Mississippi plant, create 400 jobs

All-electric Toyota C-HR announced as part of Chinese plug-in plans

Toyota will produce an all-electric version of the C-HR for the Chinese market from 2020. Announced at the Beijing motor show, the zero-emissions crossover will follow two new versions of existing Toyota plug-in hybrids, the Corolla and Levin saloons, that are due in 2019. Those cars are claimed to be capable of 30 miles in pure-electric… Continue reading All-electric Toyota C-HR announced as part of Chinese plug-in plans

Nissan CEO says ‘no merit’ in merger with Renault

Sources told Reuters in March that the automakers were discussing plans for a closer tie-up in which Nissan would acquire the bulk of the French state’s 15 per cent Renault holding. Nissan Motor Co’s chief executive dismissed the idea of merging the Japanese automaker with its alliance partner Renault, emphasizing the importance of independence as… Continue reading Nissan CEO says ‘no merit’ in merger with Renault

Nissan production, sales and exports for March 2018 and April 2017-March 2018

YOKOHAMA, Japan (April 26, 2018) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for March 2018 and for the 12 months ended March 31. “The April 2017–March 2018 period set global production and sales records yet again,” said Executive Vice President Daniele Schillaci, global head of marketing and sales. “The strong… Continue reading Nissan production, sales and exports for March 2018 and April 2017-March 2018

Press Releases – Urban vehicle access regulations require EU stakeholder dialogue

Brussels, 25 April 2018 – Representatives of European cities and automobile manufacturers call on the European Commission to continue to support the ongoing dialogue between all players involved in urban vehicle access regulations (UVARs). Dialogue is necessary to assess the impact of UVARs on mobility, and to achieve a more coordinated approach across the EU.… Continue reading Press Releases – Urban vehicle access regulations require EU stakeholder dialogue

Renault MOBILITY provides a car-sharing vehicle service to IKEA France

Renault MOBILITY and IKEA France have signed a partnership to offer consumers an innovative car rental solution 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Having set themselves the goal of offering 100% electric vehicles to the company’s consumers and customers by 2020, IKEA France and Renault are continuing to roll out new adapted, functional… Continue reading Renault MOBILITY provides a car-sharing vehicle service to IKEA France